Prizes for NJSF Competition Winners and Volunteers - 2016

The Best of Show Gold winner receives a Tap Handle Trophy from Freehand Custom Carvings. 2nd and 3rd place BOS winners will receive additional great prizes!

The 2016 top (beer) brewer wins the opportunity to brew the winning recipe with Krogh's Brewpub in Sparta. Your beer will be released commercially in the pub in Summer 2017! See below for prizes for best Mead and Cider.

The Second Place Best of Show Winner (or the First Place BOS in the case that the entry is Mead or Cider) is invited to a Brew Day at Climax Brewing in Roselle Park, NJ.

1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Winners in each Category:

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in all categories receive a medal, as well as possible additional prizes from the list below, especially if you attend the Awards Ceremony!

Special Awards:

2016 Mead Gold Medal Prize - A tasting and tour for 6 people at Melovino Meadery.

2016 Cider Gold Medal Prize - The maker of the Gold Medal winning cider will receive a private tour and tasting at NJ's only cidery, Twisted Limb. 2nd and 3rd place ciders will also receive prizes from Twisted Limb (may require pickup).

Judges and Volunteers:

ALL volunteers will receive prizes from the list below during a free raffle on judging day. Volunteers will receive admission to the Awards Ceremony at the NJ State Fair (tickets will be distributed at the judging session).

Hot Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be provided to all volunteers on Judging Day.